We want to welcome all to join us for an end of the Summer Ice Cream Social! I know it’s only a few days before the Night Out Against Crime- but what the heck! A lot of people have trouble coming out in the middle of the week- so here’s another opportunity to meet your neighbors!

We’ll have activities for the kids of all ages, hot dogs, ice cream and maybe (if anyone wants to volunteer) some frozen adult beverages????

If you want to help with this event PLEASE email me ASAP to a.saffle@megagate.com.

Make plans now to come out and meet your neighbors! Please plan to JOIN US Tuesday August 7th from 6-8pm at Walthall for hotdogs, burgers, and sides. We’ll also provide sodas, water and lemonade. Feel free to bring your favorite adult beverage. There will be activities for the kids.

Meet your neighbors and talk with police and fire department representatives and city officials.

It’s Time for 2012 National Night Out Against CrimeA party with a purpose

Hattiesburg– The City of Hattiesburg is prepping for it’s 2012 National Night Out Against Crime festivities. The kick-off is set for Thursday, Aug. 2 at 5:30 p.m., with a rally on the steps of City Hall followed by a march to Town Square Park. There, participants will enjoy an evening of doorbusters, contests, great food, educational exhibitors, health screenings, plus opportunities to learn more about National Night Out (NNO) -a nationwide crime, drug and violence prevention program. Print NNO Flyer

Sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch and TARGET, and locally by the City of Hattiesburg and Forrest County, NNO provides a unique opportunity for the City to join forces with thousands of other communities across the country in promoting crime prevention efforts. Police-community partnerships, neighborhood safety, awareness and cooperation are important themes of NNO. This year’s celebration will include a salute to our military veterans.

“We really wanted to take this opportunity to honor the men and women who willingly sacrificed their lives for the freedoms that we all enjoy,” said Maxine Coleman, City of Hattiesburg National Night Out Coordinator. “They are our heroes, and heroes deserve to be cherished.”

On Tuesday, Aug. 7 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m., celebrations will take place across the nation in honor of “America’s Night Out.” This is a time when businesses and residents partner to host memorable, block-parties and activities within their communities to foster neighbor-to-neighbor relationships, which have proven to reduce the crime rate. To register your NNO event, please contact 601.554.1005.